Rollin on my 2-6, "Let me ride!"

Ga-Day Mates,

Was doing some sulking upon the onset of this nasty weather that we are having here today. I was actually up late last night when the rain commenced. I was downloading some of the tunes by some of the new great artists that my good buddy Jason exposed me too. I all of a sudden heard these little raindrops hitting the roof, and they then began to get even louder. I then realized that my sunroof was open in my car, cuz me and the lil soon to be "nephew" were outside building dirt jumps in the yard, and I would be really close to a nice and damp car seat in the am.

Well to say the least I got a tone of that new music, thanks "turbo". I dont know what I would do without all this great music. In any case I was just reminiscing about the last year when we took our trips to Cleveland to enjoy "Ray's" indoor mtb park. So I wanted to send a mailer that would re-kindle a flame for those who have been, and try to initiate those who have not. I am including the link in this mail for y'all to check it out, and will try to boast about it here a lil.

http://www.raysmtb.com/

I really cannot say enough about this place. It is really spectacular. For those of us who need the some intense technical skill work this is the place to get it in the off-season. They have many different levels of riding capabilities and you can try them all out. The hours are a little tough to handle and they will be opening up here at the end of next month. For this year they have expanded to 82,000 sq. ft. I can tell you that this place was fun prior to them opening it up. They have added a Gary Fisher single track loop, and if it is anything like what was already there, wow. You can look at a track map on the web and various photos and one video I think.

Try not to discourage yourself from participating if you see many jumpers, in mid air on ramps and jumps. There is really a ton of riding terrain for all. All the while you will be able to experience some of the X-game style riding as a bystander. If you find that you have an interest in visiting mail me @ j_harmer@hotmail.com, I am pretty sure that we will be making a trip for one of the days on the opening week, especially if the weather continues to do what is today.

Here are a couple of bands to try out for your mp3, or I-Pizzle, for your next two wheel'd adventure:

Flunk- - -Six Seven Times, Play, Blue Monday
Tori Amos- - -Cornflake Girl
Cranberries- - -Zombie, Linger
Beck- - -Que Onda Guero, Scarecrow, Beercan, Jackass, E-Pro, Black Tambourine
Red Hot Chilli Peppers- - -Dani California
Snow Patrol- - -Run, How To Be Dead, Teenage Kicks
Angie Stone- - -Wish I didn't Miss You
Everlast- - -What its like
Depeche Mode- - -Policy of Truth, Waiting for the Night
Jack Johnson- - -Rodeo Clowns, Mediocre Bad Guys
Stevie Wonder- - -Superstitious
James- - -Laid
DJ Tiesto- - -Lethal Industry
Zero7- - -in the waiting line
Simple Minds- - -Don't You
Sweatshop Union- - - the thing about it
Slackstring- - -Sunday Jen
Citizen Cope- - -Brother Named Lee
Verve- - -bittersweet symphony
Soul Coughing- - -Super Bon Bon
Regina Spektor- - -anything that you can find

that should be a little to get you started in the right direction. If you are oriented in the "Rap" side of the house....i really cannot help you there. If you like it faster, than fast then check these ones out......Chemical Brothers, Crystal Method, DJ Tiesto, Fatboy Slim, Trance All-Stars, Benny Benassi, DJ Isaac, Sasha and Digweed, Paul Oakenfold or just search for Techno and/or Trance.

In any case, mail me if you want to get up to cleveland and burn some rubber and avoid splinters instead of rain/snow/mud and idiot drivers. Until then best of luck to all in whatever activity you delve into in the poo-ey times of the fall.

take care,

harms